ITV film crew join us for a story on how university is not the only choice after finishing A Levels

One of our Policing students appeared on ITV news when they ran a story on how university is not the only choice after A Levels.

Jasmine Ellis, 19, knew she wanted to join the police force and was not interested in university.

Instead she found the HNC Policing course at Cambridge Regional Course was more suited, to give her job-ready skills, to join the force.

Jasmine spoke about the benefits of college and was joined by CRC Deputy Principal, Michelle Dowse, who spoke of the wide range of options available for young learners.

Figures reveal that a third of learners who study Higher Education qualifications now study them at a further education college.

Jasmine said: “I preferred the idea of college life on a smaller campus rather than being anonymous on a big university site.

“It is friendly and also class sizes are small. Everybody knows who you are and I get plenty of time with the tutors.

“I’m not exam orientated and I didn’t like the idea of being judged on my capability on the basis of exams at the end of my studies. I like that this course is continually assessed.”

After sitting A Levels at The Bishop’s Stortford High School’, Jasmine came to CRC where she completed Level 4 Policing. In September she moves to Level 5.

Jasmine said: “Studying at college means I have a good social life and study balance and because it is geared towards the career I am aiming for, I now have lots of experience and skills gained from the course.

“Once the course is complete I will either do a top-up policing degree or apply for an apprenticeship with the police.”

Deputy Principal Michelle Dowse said: “There are 150,000 students who study HE in Further Education colleges and thousands more through apprenticeships.

“Jasmine is a brilliant example of how students at CRC are learning the skills to achieve great careers.”